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Motor Trader

APRIL 2, 2025

The Supreme Cout is looking at the Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited and Hopcraft v Close Brothers cases. The FCA submits that motor dealer brokers do not typically owe fiduciary duties. Treating all motor dealer brokers as fiduciaries would be too sweeping an approach.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A new report from Deutsche Bank says Tesla plans to use remote drivers for robotaxis in 2025. On December 5, Deutsche Bank hosted an Autonomous Driving Day in New York City, featuring Tesla executive Travis Axelrod. Now, we know more about that plan based on documents from the Deutsche Bank meeting reviewed by Carscoops.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 26, 2024

Sasquatch packages can be fitted on the Outer Banks or Badlands models Sasquatches add Bilstein shocks, all-terrain tires, skid plates, and other off-road accessories Every 2025 Bronco Sport comes with a 12.3-inch inch instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

liter V6 with 330hp can be had as an option for the Outer Banks, and Heritage Edition, and is standard on the Stroppe. The entry-level 300hp 2.3-liter liter four-cylinder turbo engine is the only option for the Base, Big Bends, and Badlands trims. The more potent 2.7-liter

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Carscoops

JUNE 20, 2024

The Bank of America Securities’ latest annual Car Wars report sums up the industry’s current situation, with confusion over what powertrains to offer and a need to reduce EV costs highlighted. It suggests that the focus should be on reducing EV component costs and focusing on profitable gas vehicles.

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Carscoops

MARCH 13, 2025

Rivian and Chase Bank launched a buyback scheme for Fisker Ocean owners. Rivian, teaming up with Chase Bank, is offering Fisker buyers a way out of their unfortunate predicament. Fisker owners can sell their car to Rivian or even use it in a trade for a new EV.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 7, 2024

A new report claims retailers could bank thousands of dollars on every 2024 / 2025 Charger Daytona they sell, and that’s before the inevitable markups enter the conversation. The official invoice price for one of those is $61,746, so if the dealer sells at MSRP, he could bank $3,246. For dealerships, it’s a windfall.

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Automotive Addicts

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With unemployment skyrocketing and banks failing, few Americans had the financial means to purchase vehicles, especially premium ones. Banks no longer issued auto loans, forcing buyers to rely solely on cash transactions, which most could not afford.

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Carscoops

APRIL 2, 2025

More: Gas Mustang Sales Crash 32% In Q1 But Mach-E And Bronco Are Killing It Dodge is banking on new additions to the Charger Daytona lineup to help turn things around. The fact that these cars are still clogging up lots 15 months after production ended suggests that while nostalgia sells, it might not sell fast.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Last month Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought permission to intervene a bid to protect banks and finance houses from paying out hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation to consumers. It emerged yesterday that the Treasury had not been given permission to intervene and will now have to watch events for the sidelines.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 20, 2025

That’s more than the famous six exhaust tips of the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic and serves as a nod to the two banks.

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Carscoops

MARCH 6, 2025

New lights and bumpers will be added later in development, and it’s possible the 7-series could inherit some of the iX3’s interior features, such as the wide head-up display, but don’t bank on it.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

European carmakers have been making bank in China for years, but now the profit stream has turned to a trickle, and no one knows this better than the retailers struggling to shift metal. A new price war in the country has led to unsustainable heavy discounting that’s putting retailers into the red.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Toyota Australia is keen to reclaim the large SUV sales crown it will lose to the Ford Everest for the first time this year, and it’s well on the way with a solid order bank and an even bigger number of new-generation LandCruiser Prado 250 Series vehicles on their way Down Under in the next 12 months.

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Motor Trader

APRIL 2, 2025

1407908075 The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) today presented evidence to the Supreme Court, in the appeal against the decision on motor finance commission in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited and Hopcraft v Close Brothers.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The move comes after some car makers paused sales in the wake of the Court of Appeal judgement, which also threw banks and dealers into a state of disarray, given that it effectively bans dealers from profiting on finance deals unless the buyer gives their consent. The lenders are expected to appeal the decision.

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Autocar

MARCH 6, 2025

The company, which is owned by four major banks including Barclays and HSBC, blamed rises in the cost of servicing, insurance and new cars, including EVs. Despite a 15% rise in the number of people joining the scheme last year, the firm posted a 564.6 million pre-tax loss for 2024, a huge drop from the 748m profits it recorded in 2023.

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Carscoops

APRIL 8, 2025

BMW’s Skytop Concept made its global debut last year at the swanky Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este show on the banks of Italy’s Lake Como, an event where style is everything. Only 50 cars will be built, and a rumoured circa-$500k price makes them BMW’s priciest cars.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The two were on their way to a nearby bank to cash it. According to the seller who shared the story on a Reddit thread, the buyer had taken out a loan to purchase the Corvette and brought a check with him. However, things took a turn when the new owner pressed the throttle a little too enthusiastically.

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Carscoops

APRIL 14, 2025

If your bank account can absorb that kind of hit, the listing is available to view now over here. Because the sale is private rather than a public auction, the final price will likely remain confidential. Still, it’s safe to assume the car will fetch well over $10 million. Happy bidding – just don’t expect a discount.

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Carscoops

MARCH 24, 2025

Predictably, the move is stirring up some controversy, but local officials are banking on the cameras to curb crashes and injuries. It’s now the first city in California to install fixed-speed cameras at 33 locations across town.

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Motor Trader

APRIL 23, 2025

In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, we saw stability in the wholesale market but there are signs of some light market deflation. The National Association of Motor Auctions reported that electric vans in particular are not performing as strongly as ICE counterparts taking seven days longer to find a retail buyers.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 12, 2025

This process, while not new, has taken on renewed importance in the digital age, as banks and credit unions navigate the complexities of electronic asset management and seek to leverage their loan portfolios more effectively. These loans can represent a significant portion of a bank’s asset portfolio. Across the U.S.,

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CarExpert

JANUARY 5, 2025

I can assure you our order bank remains strong, so we are optimistic for the future. Despite rampant competition, Mr Hanley is adamant there is scope for further sales growth at Toyota. Were expecting another strong year of sales above 220,000 vehicles, he said. Toyota Australias GR sports car range.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 21, 2024

WINNING AUCTIONS PRICE MODEL $57,016 2016 Ford Focus RS $57,022 2022 Ford Bronco Wildtrak $75,022 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 4×4 $48,023 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium $68,022 2022 Ford Bronco Wildtrak $85,022 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat $87,022 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat $62,022 2022 Ford Bronco Wildtrak $34,022 2022 Ford (..)

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Zopa Banks 2025 UK car dealerships survey has revealed dealer business priorities and the industrys key challenges. Tim Waterman, chief commercial officer at Zopa Bank, said: “Zopas 2025 UK car dealership survey captures a need to meet customers where they are online, offline and in between.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 7, 2025

It means that under the most lenient NVES targets in 2025, Toyota stands to bank a healthy amount of credits that it could then use to offset harsher targets in the future (theyre valid up to three years).

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Carscoops

JANUARY 6, 2025

Nissan is in a whole lot of financial trouble and is banking on a proposed merger with Honda and Mitsubishi to reverse its fortunes. Infiniti’s decline shows how outdated luxury strategies no longer resonate with buyers today. Weak sales of Rogue and Armada expose critical flaws in Nissan’s current SUV strategy.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 20, 2025

Retail banking, for example, has shifted from branch-centric models to digital-first interactions, allowing institutions to maintain service levels while reducing operational expenses. Rather than replacing staff, AI is best utilised as a tool that augments human decision-making, allowing teams to work more efficiently and effectively.

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CarExpert

DECEMBER 22, 2024

per cent to under 36 per cent last year leaving the Japanese brand searching for a long-term, steady shareholder such as a bank or insurance group to provide financial stability. Renault is wanting to further reduce its stake in Nissan having cut its holding from 43.4

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Carscoops

MARCH 7, 2025

The Land Cruiser is just too expensive for most buyers in Europe, making the Duster an obvious choice for those who want to hit the trails without completely draining their bank account. That price tag. Still, there’s hope on the horizon for budget-conscious buyers caught between the two.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 10, 2025

TD Securities is a multinational investment bank and financial services provider that offers advisory and capital market services to corporate, government, and institutional clients worldwide. These panel experts represent leading companies making significant impacts in the industry.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 9, 2025

If you’d like to get behind the wheel of the electric SUV without breaking the bank, head to the VW website and type your postcode into the ‘Your Local Offers’ section to see which deals you may be eligible for. All current deals are valid until March 3, 2025.

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Carscoops

JULY 30, 2024

Kia’s new K4 sedan has been spied testing in Europe ahead of a US launch later this year. The muscular-looking sedan has already been shown completely undisguised earlier this year. Kia will also introduce a sharp-suited K4 hatch that will come to the US as well as replace the Ceed in Europe.

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Autocar

AUGUST 25, 2024

It had been redeveloped over a three-year period for the introduction of the Bentayga in 2015, with faster-responding twin scroll turbos and cylinder deactivation on one bank of six to reduce consumption when the driver lifts or trails the throttle. Once installed and fired up, the 6.0-litre,

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CarExpert

DECEMBER 17, 2024

per cent to under 36 per cent last year leaving the Japanese brand searching for a long-term, steady shareholder such as a bank or insurance group to provide financial stability. Nissan Leaf Renault is wanting to further reduce its stake in Nissan having cut its holding from 43.4 billion yen (~A$3bn) to 32.9 billion yen (~A$334 million).

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